2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2023 Volvo XC40
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Volvo XC40 | 2023 Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 283 | 212 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo XC40 | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 12 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2021 Volvo XC40
2023 Volvo XC40
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.